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CHICKEN ENCHILADA RECIPE

Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

  • Chicken fillet diced into small pieces; 1/2 -inch- 1kg
  • Any mexican spices- 3 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil- 4-5 tbsp ( for frying
  • Black beans- 1 can
  • Corn Large Tortillas- 8
  • Green chili sliced- 1-2
  • Mexican shredded cheddar - 3 cups
  • Homemade Red enchilada sauce- 1-1 1/2 cup
  • Chopped cilantro- 1/4 cup- OPTIONAL
  • Sour cream- as needed
  • Salt- to taste
  • Black pepper- to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 F/ 225 C.
  • Heat some vegetable oil in a large skillet/ pan/ saucepan.
  • Add the diced chicken, the green chili and Mexican spices. Mix well & make sure each piece is coated.
  • Cook 20 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Set it aside.
  • ASSEMBLING CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
  • Place 1 tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread 2 tablespoons of Red Enchilada sauce over the surface of the tortilla. Top with black beans ( 1 tbsp) , then add in a spoonful of the chicken mixture. Top with 1 -2 tbsp Mexican cheese. Roll up to enclose filling. Place in a greased ovenproof 13 x 9-inch dish.
  • Repeat same with the remaining tortillas.
  • Spread the enchilada sauce on top of the tortillas generously. Sprinkle on the remaining Mexican shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese melts & the enchiladas are heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
  • Add some fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream if you'd like.

Notes

Equipment:
a medium skillet, 13 x 9 baking dish.